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Esure broker partners with CDL to launch iPhone app
Esure Broker and Sheilas’ Wheels Broker have launched apps allowing existing customers to access their policies on smartphones.
Brit sells to RiverStone
Brit Group has agreed to sell Brit Insurance Limited (BIL), its Financial Services Authority regulated insurance company, to run-off specialists RiverStone Group.
Cobra takeover deadline extended again
The board of Cobra Holdings confirmed on Friday that it was still in negotiations with Alto Intermediary Group but that the deadline for the takeover had been extended to 22 June.
Ageas Insurance Solutions reveals new senior managers
Ageas Insurance Solutions has made two senior appointments to its management team with a new senior insurer development manager and a head of finance.
James Hallam snaps up cares homes insurance porfolio
James Hallam has completed the acquisition of a care homes insurance portfolio from Howden Insurance Brokers.
Aviva strikes Keychoice deal
Keychoice and Aviva have agreed to extend their personal lines deal and branch into SME commercial lines together.
Allianz warns that RSA judgment could push motor costs higher
Allianz has warned that a High Court decision on the RSA repair model could add 25% to motor repair bills.
Zurich aims to improve visibility to small brokers
Zurich is renewing its commitment to smaller regional brokers, recruiting 16 new sales executives who will be responsible for looking after around 2,000 brokers.
LFC and Axa in PI link-up
LFC Insurance Group has announced a new exclusive professional indemnity (PI) facility with Axa.
TEn hams it up
TEn Insurance has launched a new exclusive scheme for The Radio Society of Great Britain through network member South West Broking.
UK consumers failing to see value of mobile phone cover
Almost four in five British mobile phone users believe mobile phone insurance is unnecessary, according to research from Virgin Media.
Fitch affirms AA- credit rating of IAG subsidiaries
Fitch has upheld the financial strength rating of Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) core operating subsidies at AA-.
Clear Insurance confirms five new recruits
Clear Insurance has announced five appointments across the company.
NIG reveals profits in 2011 results
NIG has revealed that it made a profit after tax of £47.3m in the year to 31 December 2011, a reversal of the £78.8m the provider lost in 2010.
Gable launches new ATE product range
Gable Holdings has unveiled a new range of After the Event (ATE) insurance programmes for the UK.
Axa Assistance announces new deputy CEO appointment
Axa Assistance has promoted Sharon Scully to deputy CEO.
JLT launches unoccupied property cover
JLT Specialty has extended its landlords insurance offering to cover unoccupied properties, and enhanced its online quote and bind facility.
ABI backs Equality Act exemption
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed confirmation from the Home Office that the incoming Equality Act will not apply to financial services.
Farr unveils land contamination legal cover
Farr Insurance has launched an environmental impairment liability (EIL) cover product.
Accounts reveal prices of Oxygen disposals
Oxygen Insurance's London-based specialist broking teams were snapped up by AJ Gallagher for £1.35m, according to documents lodged with Companies House.
MPW buys David Lynes Commercial
Maidstone-based MPW Insurance Brokers has bought David Lynes Commercial (DLC) for an undisclosed sum.
CII report warns on climate change inertia
Inadequate action to tackle climate change could trigger widespread market failure and insolvencies among insurers, a study published today has warned.
Embattled businesses warned of greater D&O scrutiny
Troubled businesses have been urged to "plan to fail" amid changing conditions in the UK's directors' and officers' (D&O) liability insurance market.
Travelers and Esure in talks over potential deal
Travelers has been holding preliminary talks about buying a stake in Esure.